Configuring the MATLAB R2012b Desktop
As you probably know by now, a lot of changes happened in MATLAB R2012b.
As with everything, changes in our environment or with what we are used to requires adaptation. To help you with this, I will show you how I have adapted the MATLAB desktop for my common Simulink workflows.
The Quick Access Toolbar
In R2012b, the Toolstrip was introduced. You have to admit, this give a nice modern look to MATLAB!
After using it for a few days, I realized that most of my work is done using only a few buttons from different tabs. So instead of continuously switching between tabs to click the few buttons I use, I decided to minimize the toolstrip and add the functions I use to theQuick Access Toolbar.
For example, I added the Simulink Library by right-clicking on the icon in the Toolstrip and selectAdd to Quick Access Toolbar.
After adding my commonly used buttons and shortcuts, here is how my Quick Access Toolbar looks like:
If you are curious about what type ofcustom shortcuts我使用,请让我知道!
My Desktop - MATLAB Configuration
With the Toolstrip and Quick Access Toolbar setup, here is what my desktop look like most of the time:
Next Step
在上面所示的配置, there are still two settings for which I have not made a final choice:
- Position of the Quick Access Bar
- Position of the Address bar
The options for positioning those two toolbars are described by David Garrison in this postThe MATLAB R2012b Desktop - Part 2: Customizing the R2012b MATLAB Desktop.
Let me know if you have suggestions for those!
My Desktop - Simulink Configuration
Some days, I know I will spend a lot of time developing a large Simulink model. In that case, I like to take the time to arrange things differently.
To avoidAtl-Tabbingbetween the MATLAB Desktop and the Simulink Editor, I like to undock the MATLAB prompt and an editor window. That way I can easily access the prompt if I need to quickly evaluate something, and type notes or possible values for variables in the editor. Here is what it typically looks like:
Now it's your turn
How do you configure your desktop? Do you take advantage of the customization features to optimize your workflow? Let us know by leaving acomment here.
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